Early morning drives are not everybody’s cup of tea. But for those of you who wish to experience the bliss and the thrill of it, here’s something you should have a look at. Bengaluru has some marvelous early morning destinations which include dams, hilly area and places of cultural heritage. Probably this might help you plan up your early morning destination to some amazing sites in and around Bengaluru.
Avalabetta
Avalabetta at Yerramaranahalli, Chikballapur is a lovely hill and the close by Dandiganahalli is a serene water body. When you club both of them, you have the best ever early morning place to be from Bengaluru. Must visit for people who love the morning long rides. It is only 15 minutes walk up to the hilltop. And there lies the real beauty of nature with that very popular mindblowing rock cliff which is simply breathtaking. Avalabetta attracts immense crowd these days as people are extremely crazy about its ‘picture perfect’ or the ‘selfie perfect’ cliff top which is super fascinating.
Shrunga Giri Sri Shanmukha Swamy Temple
If you are thinking of a blissful, soothing morning at Bangalore, then you should straight away be heading to the temple at RR Nagar Bangalore. The Shanmukha temple situated on the Shrungagiri hill has a breathtaking architecture with a unique temple vimana consisting of the Six faces of Lord Shanmuga. The temple itself is extremely alluring only leaving you with positive vibes for the rest of the day. Temple owns a Crystal Dome, on which, when sunlight falls, you could see the seven color pattern surround the dome which is intensely dazzling.
Dodda Alada Mara
Or the Big Banyan Tree is a 4-century old Banyan tree covering an area of about 3 acres. It is located in Kumbalagodu, off Mysore road. The sheer magnitude of the tree complex is magnificent which brings a soulful aura to the place. Big Banyan tree campus is well maintained and is a perfect spot for an anytime morning destination. The tree is the natural home of a large number of monkeys. By walking one round around the big banyan tree, you will be covering a quarter of a km.
Chikka Tirupathi
Or the ‘Small Tirupathi’ is located in Hobli of Malur Taluk, in the outskirts of Bangalore. A must visit if you are that early morning – long drive lover and also looking for some serene mornings. Venkateswara temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture looking its best as a replica of the actual Tirupathi. The temple is 30km from Koramangala. Drive to the temple from Bengaluru is way too scenic with trees on both sides making it an enjoyable one with decent roads.
Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta
Located near Kanakapura town, Bilikal Rangaswamy betta is one of the splendid morning destinations you could plan for. On top of the Bilikal Rangaswamy betta is the temple of Lord Ranganatha Swamy, and hence the betta is named after it. This temple is located underneath a huge, (Bili Kallu) white colored rock. Apart from the temple, you can also have some breathtaking visuals of Kananapura and nearby hills. The hilltop is an absolute peaceful destination to spend the early mornings enjoying the sunrise and absorbing nature. The betta standing tall amidst the lush greenery and the dense woods alongside is a real visual treat.
Manchanabele Dam
Manchanabele Dam across the river Arkavati, at Magadi taluk in Ramanagara District, is an extremely blissful morning destination. It is a man-made irrigation dam, the beauty of which can be enjoyed from nearby hills that offer an excellent view of the water body. Various Bangalore based adventure groups often conduct watersports and other camping activities. Manchanabele also witnesses regular tourists flocking here for a picnic or for some pleasing morning visits.
The secret lake at Thattekere
Thattekere is a hidden lake about 60 km from Bangalore. Probably the lake derives its name from its circular shape indicated by Thatte which means plate in Kannada. Thattekere has one big lake, a small temple of Mahadeeshwara, a few watchtowers nearby and lots of birds. Lake looks amazingly beautiful especially in the morning hours with diversified birds riveting with nature. The sunrise and sunsets are simply iconic views, so make sure you do not miss on reaching there in time for sunrise. This lesser explored and scenic destination is certainly worth a short visit.
Omkar Hills
Omkareshwara Hill is a small hill in Rajarajeshwarinagar in South Bangalore. Being 2800 ft above the sea level this place is one of the highest points in Bangalore. A clock tower on Omkar Hills is said to be the second largest in the world. It is also known for the Matsya Narayana Temple and Sri Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Temple. Spending the early mornings on the hilltop is an absolute bliss which refreshes your mind and soul. A bike ride or a morning drive to the hills could be extremely pleasurable with enchanting natural greenery around.
The Pyramid Valley
Pyramid Valley and Trimoorthy Temple being the two attractions, the valley makes up for a mind-blowing morning destination, located at Harohalli. Trimoorthy Temple is a small temple with three giant idols of Lord Ganapathi, Lord Hanuman, and Lord Krishna. Pyramid Valley is an international meditation facility off Kanakapura road. Exquisitivity of this place is the pyramid shaped meditation center, called Buddha Pyramid believed to be the world’s largest of its kind. The campus itself is very glorifying allowing you to absorb the divinity and sanctity around. The calmness here simply relaxes and rejoices your mind, soul, and body.
Sunrise at Hebbal Lake
If you want your morning destination to be a captivating view of an epic sunrise much within the city limits, none could be better than the Sunrise at Hebbal Lake. The lake has a small open area ideal for playing and lots of trees, housing interesting birds. Birth watchers often throng to Hebbal lake as the lake is a true birder’s paradise. You will get a much better view of the lake from the top of the Hebbal flyover as well. If you are looking forward to some excellent photography in the mornings, Hebbal lake can fetch you some brilliant sunrise photos.
These are some of the epic sites of Bangalore that can make your early morning destinations truly fantastic.
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